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Pathways to the Professions report shows growing numbers entering and qualifying for the legal professions

LSRA2026-07-14T09:19:37+00:00July 14th, 2026|

The LSRA has today published its Pathways to the Professions 2025 report, which highlights growing numbers entering professional training and being admitted to practise as solicitors and barristers in Ireland. The report provides figures and insights into the admissions policies of the legal professions, based on data supplied by the professional bodies. It also examines developments in legal [...]

Annual Report 2025 shows 21% increase in complaints

LSRA2026-06-30T09:18:29+00:00June 30th, 2026|

The LSRA Annual Report, published today, outlines increased complaints activity, enforcement and progress across the legal services sector. Key highlights from the report 21% increase in complaints received, up from 1,476 in 2024 to 1,788 in 2025. Record 1,933 complaints closed in a single year and the third consecutive year in which complaint closures increased. [...]

Warning Notice to Public – Gioia Solicitors or Gioia Lawyers or Gioia Advogados

LSRA2026-05-27T15:01:15+00:00May 27th, 2026|

The LSRA wishes to advise the public that “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia Advogados” is holding itself out as a firm entitled to provide legal services in Ireland and having offices at 18 College Street, Lurganboy, Cavan and at 102 Drumalee Manor, Cavan. Please note the following: “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia [...]

LSRA publishes latest independent complaints handling report showing an 19% increase in number of complaints received in six-month period

LSRA2026-04-29T10:24:38+00:00April 29th, 2026|

Wills and probate complaints highlight key lessons for legal practitioners and consumers The LSRA has published its latest independent complaints handling report, covering 3 September 2025 to 6 March 2026. A total of 1,000 complaints about legal practitioners (solicitors and barristers) were received during the reporting period, an increase of 19% on the [...]

LSRA publishes latest progress update on Breaking Down Barriers reforms

Legal Services Regulatory Authority2026-04-15T08:56:45+00:00April 15th, 2026|

The LSRA has published its third six-month update on progress to address barriers facing aspiring and early career solicitors and barristers, covering the period from October 2025 to March 2026. The latest report highlights a number of developments progressed with the professional bodies — the Law Society of Ireland, the Honorable Society of King’s [...]